I was driving in the snow in 2006, when a loud squeak could be heard from the engine compartment. I had the truck service from an independent mechanic. They changed the belt tensioner. This wasn't the problem. The truck continued to squeak at all speeds and all temperature conditions. Since then, I have taken the vehicle into 3 different ford motor mechanics and 2 independent mechanics. No of them know exactly where the noise is coming from. It was thought he be the belt. The alternator was replaced, belt tensioner, new pulleys, and 3 different belts. And quess what, the truck still squeaks. I have temporarily fixed the problem with a lot of wd-40 on the belt. But why can't anyone tell me what is making the squeak and fix it. I've suck about $3000 into the truck. I refuse to spend anymore on other mechanics ideas.
2001 Ford Ranger electrical complaints
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Failure of the 4x4 control module where vehicle will unexpectedly shift out of 4wd causing a near hit with another vehicle. Upon doing research found that many other ranger and explorer owners are experiencing the same thing.
2001 ford ranger throttles up to as much as 3000 RPM at stop while brake is engaged. Some times causing vehicle to proceed into intersection dispute braking(because truck was coasted to stop and brake was at the end of its travel).
Dt: the bed iwas twisted,found out it was dropped on the passenger's side at the factory. The wiring harness was pinched, found out that after driving on the highway at 70 vehicle shut off. The doors popped open. Took to body shop, they did not touch anything, they measured against ford spec's. This is in court.
I am writing this message to inform joe the auto driver about a situation I encountered. I own a 2001 ford ranger edge with 28000 miles. The manufactures warranty ran out and the extended ford warranty kicked in with zero deductible . The vehicle has been laboring or bucking when it would come to a stop. I brought the vehicle into red mccombs ford of san antonio, texas. They promised to have the repair done the next day. I received a call the next day that the repair was complete and I could pick up my vehicle. I gave my name to girl at service desk for the paperwork. She seemed to have a problem finding my paperwork. After spelling my name in english, spelling in phonetics (echo, delta, etc), and finally writing in a piece of paper she still could not find the paperwork. Then, she called service advisor who brought his paperwork and still could not find my paperwork. To make a long story short after forty minutes the paperwork was found on another pile right in front of the service girls desk. She then presented me with a bill of $65.00 for the repair. I told him that I had an extended warranty with no deductible. She called the top service manger and he told me, that repair didnt involve a part change; I would have to pay a diagnosis fee. My patience had just been surpassed and I demanded to see the top gun at the dealership. I was taken into the office of charles hylton, service director who proceeded to explain the same story. At this point I was at my wits end and decided I would split the bill; however, this was the last time they were going to see me. He then trumped me and offered to pay the whole bill. I explained that this should have been offered at first. I feel they attempted to wear me down, so I could just pay the $65.00 and move on by my business. I have no co-pay and they knew it! I wonder how many joe drivers have faced an issue like this.
My 2001 ford ranger 3.0 liter automatic has a lot of pre-ignition under load, regardless of outdoor temperature. I have had 2 different dealerships say there is no way to change the timing to relieve the symptoms. An independant shop told me that that there was a ford technical service bulletin addressing the issue. He said that the problem comes from a control module that changes the engine timing as needed for maximum performance. Is there such a cure for me?
Instrument panel will intermittently not work, which results in not letting consumer know if any of the doors are opened.
The tires have been a problem ever since I bought the car. I have asked the dealer to replace them to no evail. The battery went out, the power window on the driver side died, the brakes have been repaired twice the seat belts on both driver and passanger seats replaced the tramission has gone out twice the computer/brain to run the truck has gone out three times. I dont think I can take this truck breaking down all the time for to much longer. Iam in a rental car more then in my truck. Help. *ak (dot number: w2uu ifo tiresize: p225/70r15)
Problem 1- vehicle regularly stalls or idles so low power steering and power brakes are lost. Problem occurs when slowing for and entering corners and when coming to a stop. Local dealership tells me this is normal and to not worry about it. Problem 2- clutch does not engage when pedal is released. After a moment it releases on its own accord and truck jerks forward violently. Clutch slave cylinder has already been replaced once.
While vehicle was at dealer ship for service engine compartment caught on fire. Please provide more information.
Consumer was driving at approximately 65 MPH when rpms jumped from 2800 to 5000 for about 3 seconds, it occurred 3 times in 30 minutes. Has happened several times, and was not limited to any given speed. Dealership has looked at vehicle, and processer (d99) has failed. Dealer informed comsumer that this part was no longer being made, and newer part was not available yet.
This problem is caused by memory shorting in the engine computer and is partially corrected by disconnecting pos battery terminal switching ignition on/of several times than reconnecting pos battery terminal and starting engine without touching throttle . Than let motor warm up completly , than drive gently until computer memory is reprogramed. This partial fix came from jacobs electronics not ford which charged me $75 to tell me it was a memory short in the computer. They also believe that the spark booster caused the problem which is impossible because it occured when the truck was new to me at 22 miles. This memory problem if not corrected requires excessive throttle input to start the truck in first gear to avoid stalling which is a safty hazard. Additionally the computer has calibration difficulties which result in slight missing or roughness while driving normally even with the spark booster which greatly helps engine performance and reduces emmisions. The tail pipe has no carbon deposits in it. When ever and if an after market computer becomes available for this vehicle I will install it.
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